King Pericles of Tyre (Lawrence James) goes on a road trip through far flung Mediterranean locales to reunite with his wife Thaisa (Lisa LaGrande, left) and Marina (Morgan Patton) in Hudson Shakepseare Companyís production of ìPericlesî at the Stratford Library on Saturday, August 23.

Shakespeare's play follows the wandering title character as he looks for love and family. The story is spiced with a jousting tournament, pirates, would-be assassins and a visit to a brothel.

Director Noelle Fair said, "We're using music and physical storytelling to help the audience along the way. We create shipwrecks and other magical feats by using simple elements like wooden dowels, pretty umbrellas, blue scraps of fabric and a variety of international music."

The free play is described as "family friendly." Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and refreshment coolers. In the event of rain, the show will be held in the air conditioned Lovell Room.